Heavy equipment is necessary to complete construction projects. If you have a construction job that needs to be completed, you may try to determine what types of machines that you will need to finish the work. There are a number of different types of new and used heavy equipment for sale from dealers throughout the world, and each type of equipment has its own specific function, but heavy equipment can generally be divided into four separate use categories. Those four categories are construction (or deconstruction) equipment, earth-moving equipment, material handling equipment, and construction vehicles. Although there are a number of other types of new and used heavy equipment available, here we will discuss the seven that we feel are vital to construction business owners and workers.
First, the articulated truck is a type of construction vehicle that equips a pivot joint which allows it to maneuver around difficult terrain more easily. Articulated vehicles also are available in other varieties such as bus, tram, and train. Construction workers and contractors typically use this type of heavy equipment to navigate around construction sites. The articulated truck has two main parts, the cab and the trailer. While the cab is built to allow it to move over rough and uneven terrain, the trailer is able to transport heavy loads. Since they are connected by a pivot joint, the truck is easier to control and navigate around the job site.
Second, a specialized type of new or used heavy equipment which is utilized to lay asphalt on parking lots, roads, and bridges, among other flat surfaces, is the paver. The paver lays the asphalt in preparation for compaction by the roller. Dump trucks are often used along with pavers to carry the roller and concrete and to distribute the concrete into the paver. Once distributed, the paver distributes that concrete onto the road, bridge, or other flat surface where it will remain. Although the paver does complete some compacting work, the roller should be used right after to complete the compaction and make sure the concrete is ultimately secure.
Third, backhoe loaders are a versatile type of construction equipment comprised of three parts, a backhoe, a loader, and a tractor. The loader bucket is attached to the front of the tractor, and there is another bucket attached to an excavating arm in the back which is called the backhoe. The backhoe is the most important part and why the machine is often referred to simply as a backhoe as it is able to dig up earth and other hard materials. Even though it is a medium-sized piece of heavy equipment, it is often used for small jobs such as digging trenches, placing small pipes in place, and moving dirt, gravel, and other construction supplies. The tractor allows it to work on rough terrain, and the fact that it moves on tires allows it to complete jobs in urban areas as well.
Fourth, one of the most common and popular types of new or used heavy equipment found on most construction sites is the bulldozer. They are some of the most reliable and strongest machines used for construction projects. Bulldozers are used to push, or doze, large amounts of soil or other materials around big tracts of land using the large metal blade attached to the front of the machine. The two different types of new and used heavy equipment for sale in the bulldozer category are the track dozer and the wheel dozer. Although both have the same general function, the two types of dozers move around differently. Whereas wheel dozers have large tires which allow them to travel over paved surfaces and move faster, track dozers use large tracks to disburse the weight of the machine and decrease the pressure on the bottom of the machine which makes it more difficult to sink into softer ground.
Fifth, excavators are another popular piece of new or used heavy equipment found on many construction sites. Although there are smaller versions available, excavators are typically large machines that consist of a bucket, dipper, boom, and pivoting cab on a rotating platform called a house. The house sits atop an undercarriage that has tracks or wheels. Since the user operates the machine from the cab and the cab is able to rotate a full 360 degrees, maximum visibility is possible in an excavator. They are also able to perform on a variety of terrains since the cab sits on tracks. Excavators are typically used for medium to heavy-duty construction jobs, although as mentioned before there are compact versions available to complete smaller jobs. Excavators can be utilized for a number of purposes, most common being digging dirt and lifting heavy materials such as wood, steel, and pipe. They are also regularly used for demolition, material handling, trench digging, mining, rough grading, pipe installation, and river dredging.
Sixth, if searching for a piece of new or used heavy equipment for sale to reduce the size of materials then the compactor is what is needed. There are many different types of compactors, but they all serve this same function. Many businesses and homeowners use trash compactors to reduce the volume of garbage, and landfill compactors are similarly used in junk yards and landfills to reduce the volume of waste. Another common type that is used by farmers to reduce the soil volume is the soil compactor.
Seventh, cold planers, or milling machines as they are often referred, are used to remove concrete or asphalt from a surface. These machines are made up of a large drum and cutters. While the drum rotates and grinds the surface material, the cutters work simultaneously to break up the concrete or asphalt. The loose material is then pushed to the center of the drum and distributed onto a conveyor belt which is attached to the machine. During this process, water is sometimes applied to the drum to reduce dust and heat.
In conclusion, although there are many popular types of new and used heavy equipment throughout the world such as motor graders which are especially useful for grading roads in developing countries and cranes which can be of great assistance in lifting materials for the construction large buildings as well as wheel loaders and others, the seven types of equipment mentioned are among the must-have machines for many construction projects. Articulated trucks, asphalt pavers, backhoe loaders, bulldozers, excavators, compactors, and cold planers are often essential pieces of equipment for business owners and construction workers to complete their projects. If searching for any of these types of equipment for your next construction job, don’t hesitate to visit Equipment Anywhere. Through the equipment dealers and individual sellers who advertise their new and used heavy equipment for sale on our digital marketplace, we are able to offer the machinery needed to complete your construction project.